Nebraska City Attractions

Arbor Day Farm was the estate of the founder of Arbor Day J Sterling Morton. The site still contains some of the original buildings and orchards. The farm has trails, a working apple plant and the Lied Conference Center.

Arbor Lodge was the home and estate of J. Sterling Morton, who originated the Arbor Day idea more than a century ago. This mansion began as a simple frontier home that was added to over the years. A tour of the Mansion and Carriage House, formal gardens and an arboretum featuring hundreds of trees is available.

The Mayhew Cabin is a log home built by Allen and Barbara Mayhew in 1855. Barbara's younger brother, John Kagi, became associated with the famous abolitionist John Brown. The cabin was then used as a stopping point on the Underground Railroad. The site consists of a museum, the original Mayhew Cabin, a cave replica, an A.M.E. Church, a Missouri-Pacific Train Depot, and old log schoolhouse replica.

The Wildwood Historic Home was built in 1869 by Jasper Ware, an early Nebraska City banker. The restored 10-room house is decorated in Victorian style. The historic barns have been converted into an art gallery featuring regional artists.